Visited Clearview Orchards the last weekend of apple picking season. The lady was very upfront with us saying that there might not be alot of apples left on the trees due to the end of the season. But we were pleasantly surprised on the amount of apples we picked at the end. It took some effort and climbing to get to those apples that were left at the top of the trees, but it was worth it. The apples were fresh and crisp. The best part is that everything is organic! We ended up with about 25 apples and it came out to be around $10. When apple picking season comes around again this year, you can consider stopping by here to pick some apples! read more

Clearview Orchards - organic apple! - Farmers Market Near Me - Watsonville, California

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The beau & I had the best time Apple Picking at Clearview! We chose it for the proximity to where we live (45 minute drive) and were not disappointed at all. Apple Picking has kind of a short season (roughly 2 months) but if you have the time to go, I highly recommend it as a weekend activity. We walked on to the orchard and were immediately greeted with a bag and set off to pluck our very own apples! There were only a handful of trees that weren't ready yet, but more than half were ok to pick from. They had a very good selection of apples (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansa Black, Quince to name a few) which we were excited to see. We had an opportunity after filling our bag to the brim with different apples to speak with the Owner and his Son-in-law. They were really nice and shared tons of information about their operation which was cool to hear from their perspective. We brought our own sandwiches, a bottle of hard apple cider and shared it after picking apples at one of their picnic tables and people watched for about a half an hour. If you're looking for a cute date with your S.O. or a fun and inexpensive activity to do with your family I highly recommend Clearview for any and all U-Pick fun! One note I will make though is that if you do bring kids who pluck tons of apples, please be prepared to pay for them. It's really disrespectful to pick them and then leave them. This orchard is all organic and tons of work goes into maintaining the trees and grounds. read more

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Hilly apple orchard with tiny play area for kids. We got to sample some mitsu, gala, and honeycrisp apples. Pack a lunch (we got lunch at Whole Foods) and ate it here. There are some picnic benches sprawled around the area. $3/lb for apples? Bring your own bag. Clean bathroom. They sold apple ice pops, apple butter, apple handheld pie. I was hoping they would sell apple fritter or apple cider donuts. Oh well! It's close enough to the bay area to make it a day trip . read more

I have been waiting to go fruit picking all year, I missed berry picking over the summer so your only choice during fall is apples. Yelp assisted me in finding Clearview Orchard and it was a slam-dunk. Right off of Highway 1, you will find this large orchard tucked away behind some winding roads. -Parking is free. -They provide bags for your use. -Apple samples are provided at the store -Feel free to try one apple per person while picking, many water fountains are around to wash them. -The orchard is EXTREMELY hilly, if you have trouble walking up and down large steeps, this will be difficult for you. They do have a smaller area to the left that is a little easier to walk up and down. -Pumpkins, squash, honey and lavender are just some of the other things that they sell in their store. -Try the juice and turnovers! We had a fantastic time and collected 11 pounds of apples. The customer service was suburb and I can't wait to come back next year. read more

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Great apple orchard! They have multiple types of apples and their staff does a great job showing you samples of what they're offering for the day. We had a bit of a hard time locating the signs to tell them apart once we did get to the apple trees but it wasn't a big deal to us. Watch us for falling apples or kids throwing apples around though. My little one got hit by one that another tot threw. We went on a Saturday around 10ish couple of weekends ago and it took us about 30-40 minutes before we were able to enter and park. The staff told us this was really rare for them but I appreciate them doing crowd control and would rather wait to get in for a safer visit. All the staff had stellar customer service. They do a pretty good job with maintaining Covid protocol. Ports potties and hand washing stations were available. read more

Quality apples, nice staff, organized / coordinated parking, cute boutique . Kids enjoyed it too

Yes, I can just buy organic apples in a supermarket but it's all about the experience! Especially for kids. This was definitely a cute, fun place. There was a sizeable crowd but it's easy to socially distance since it's all outdoors. People adhered to mask wearing and there were hand sanitizers near where you pay. Plus a sink for handwashing or washing those apples before you take a bite. Tips: * get there before they open - we arrived at 9:45am on a Saturday (10/10) and there was already a line of cars (~15-20) parked to the side of the road as the gate wasn't open yet. Don't drive pass those cars! We made that mistake because we didn't know that was the line. Turning around to get in line was a bit hairy because that road has no safe turning points. Waited for about 5 mins only before the gate opened. We spent about an hr there and when we left at 11am, that line was 3x's as long! So yes, best to get there before they open. * strollers/wagons not recommended - it's fine if you stay on the paved areas but I imagine it'll be hard to take it onto the grassy places where the trees are. Lots of rolling apples, unevenness, and uphill/downhill. You'll be working extra hard if you do. * free parking - yay! But limited # of spaces, hence the line * free admission - double yay! * price - pay for what you pick. About $2.50/lb if I recall correctly * benches - there were a few benches located near the entrance, which was great to allow our kids to sit and have a quick snack. * portable restrooms - 3 can be seen on the left side when you first drive in * lots of apples everywhere to be picked, but the good ones were hard to find. Most were either small, not yet ripened, or were bad. Chalk it up to it being near the end of apple season. Next time we'll come at the beginning of the season. * friendly staff is always a plus! No bad experiences with anyone there, fortunately. Thanks for a memorable time, Clearview Orchards! read more

Apple bread is a must try. Enjoyed picking apples and there is good variety. Kids will enjoy.

I swear...going to Clearview Orchards brought me back to picking apples and cherries with my mom and sisters as a little kid. Everyone was so kind, from the moment my friend and I got there. The gentleman at the gate, who hands who the bags? Totally sets the tone for the kind of experience you will have. The views are breath taking and you get a little exercise in as well. They have a great plot of family owned land that produces not only apples, but avocados, honey and pumpkins! Nothing like harvesting your own snacks. Groupon had a great deal of $10 for 10lbs. My friend caught it and I didn't, but it was inexpensive. They also have a little market place, where you can buy pre-picked apples and such. The awesome part? They have benches strategically placed in between the rows for resting or as I used them...phone stabilizer for shots. Even from the benches, you can see the beauty of the surrounding areas. I got some fantastic panoramic photos. If you've never done anything like this? I suggest you jump on in and try. read more

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Yesterday was the first time I visited Clearview Orchards or picked apples. I came with my friend Amy Y. and it was such a delightful experience. The smell of the orchard is simply heavenly and even intoxicating in a delightful way. It instantly made me want to eat honey from the bees that visit these trees. The apples were also every bit as delicious as they orchard smelled. As soon as I walked into the door in the evening all of my six children were waiting for the apples and began to gobble them up. They have rated them as the best apples they have ever eaten. I also have to agree with them.It is a good thing I came home with 16 pounds of them!!! I will come here again with my children in tow so that they can also enjoy the experience of picking, the beauty of the nature all around, and to have a picnic. Beyond apples they have pumpkins, honey, and some other various products. I want to come here for fresh pumpkins and I might just do that soon with my family. I am thinking the most delicious pie and pumpkin pasta ever with their beautiful pumpkins!!! I also really want to get some of their honey. If the honey tastes anything like the orchard smells it will be more than worth any price paid for it! The owner knew my friend and greeted her very enthusiastically. He is a kind and humble gentleman and very generous to the guests that visit the orchard. They are nice people who deserve the success they have with their orchard and I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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We've been coming here for years and it gets better every time. The apple orchard is family run and you can tell they care about their guests and the products. We appreciate all the organic produce, squash, and honey. And the apple turnovers...delicious! Fun play area for the kids and a nice workout for parents up and down the orchard hills. Be sure to look for the hidden swing! read more

Our entire afternoon was going fine, we were enjoying our time picking apples and then perusing through their market. Then we were done and bought an apple turnover to enjoy and saw a table. So we sat down in the shade and were eating until THE RUDEST LADY (and I'm pretty sure she was the owner), came over to us and in the snottiest, rudest way, said "So you think you can just sit here or something? This is a reaerved table" She could've just politely told us so, but instead had to be rude amd nasty. Wish I hadn't wasted my money to support her nasty behavior. I'll make sure to tell anyone I come across to avoid going here. Thanks for ruining our afternoon. read more

This is great place to go for some apple picking! The staff is extremely knowledgable and friendly. We go back year after year because of the great service and the even better apples. After apple picking,​ you are able to purchase apple turnovers, apple juice, and apple pops. There are also some extremely cute photo opportunities​ for the family. 10/10 can't wait to go next year! read more

We went to go apple picking yesterday. And we loved it so much. Our kids had a blast !!!! They loved it so much that they asked to come back the following weekend. read more

Apple picking just seems like THE THING you have to do in the fall and even though I have an apple tree at home, it really doesnt compare to going to an apple orchard and scouring the place for some apples. Fortunately and unfortunately, my friends and I were able to make it to the last week of the U-Pick season (last weekend of October) so we were able to experience the place but there were barely any apples in sight to pick. The orchard is a decent size with many rows to walk through but since it was at the end of the apple season, the only ones we found if any were very small or diseased looking. I called ahead to ask about the selection and they were correct in saying that there were very few to pick and most likely you would just purchase the nice ones at the store. I refused and searched far and wide and found 2 semi-decent apples that had a tiny hole in each. A group actually had a basket of a dozen apples or so that were pretty big and not nasty looking and said that the front trees had apples. I ran my booty over there and was able to pick about 10 apples that were actually in really good shape. I probably took the last of the good looking ones but at least I bought apples at my first apple picking trip! Now I know to plan ahead and come in late September/early October for apple picking. This place is pretty small and cute. The store sells their various apples and pumpkins along with apple turnovers, apple juice, and apple popsicles for a dollar. I just had my eyes set on my apples but I knew that I had to ridiculously wash these puppies because I found a slug on this perfect apple....oh well....There is an area in the back that has a little swing, horse swing, and bench swing and my friends and I had fun there. There were two benches right next to it if you want to have a picnic and I had totally made cookie butter sandwiches for that moment but ate those right up before the trip. The farm also had avocado trees which I had never seen before but unfortunately those puppies werent ripe. Overall, it was mostly our fault for going so late in the season but I know that if we had gone earlier, this would have been a 5 star experience! **TIPS** 1) Apples are $1.50 a pound. 2) U-Pick ends the last week of October so to get the best selection, I would go late September or early October. Call ahead and ask about the picking season. 3) Only open on the weekends. 4) Wear comfy shoes because the trees are in different leveled grounds. I wore flats and my feet got pretty dirty. 5) Enjoy! read more

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This orchard is open for a longer season than most others close to the Bay Area. Even at the end of the season, there were still apples on the trees. It's a fantastic picture spot- clean, well manicured and cozy. They sell delicious treats and apple picking was such a fun experience. They had an activity for the kids, a pumpkin scavenger hunt. The owners are super welcoming. They will chat with you forever! We will make a trip every year. read more

It breaks my heart to read all of these bad reviews. Just from coming here I could tell this family has worked so hard to make this orchard a comfortable and friendly orchard. There is something you get here that you don't get many other places and that is family. This is by far my favorite place in the world. There is no where else I would rather be! Thank you Clearview Orchards for providing such FANTASTIC place for my family and I! read more

Clearview Orchards is a family run business that specializes in Certified Organically grown Fuji, Gala & Johnny Gold Apples among a few other items as well. Clearview Orchards is located within 1 minutes drive of Highway 1 and is very easy to find. While giving us a tour or his orchards, Mel enthusiastically pointed out his other crops; Avocados, Chestnuts & Quince. They also produce Honey and if I didn't still have 2 quarts from my local beekeeper then I definitely would have bought some. You must try the Honey as it is packed full of flavor and has a lot of depth & character to it. Both Mel & his wife Carol LOVE what what they do and it shows through in their fine products. I am waiting for them to receive their "old fashioned" cider press which is to be delivered around the 1st week of October. I'm really looking forward to try some Cider..yum! read more

My friend bought a groupon and a group of us made a trip to this apple orchard. It was a beautiful day and we had small children in our group. The kiddos had a great time and it was nice that the orchard had dwarf trees so that even the littlest helper could pick their own fruits. We were greeted when we came in and everybody was so very nice and friendly. I think it's a family run business. They explained how the orchard was set up and even let us know that there was a little picnic area further down where the kids could play. We had a great time picking apples and enjoyed our picnic lunch. The apples here were sweet and delicious. Definitely worth checking out! read more

I've been wanting to go apple picking for so long and I was so pumped to go this fall! When we got off the free way and made the turn to Clearview there was a long line of cars to get in. We waited about 10 mins before seeing an employee who told us it would be about 40 minutes more before we got into the parking lot. The man we spoke to was very nice and welcoming! Honestly time went by fast for me since I napped and my husband drove lol but once we got into the parking lot we were greeted by another employee who was also very nice and thanked us for our patience. Once we parked we grabbed our baskets(that we brought from home and walked in. If you don't have a basket they have bags for you. In the entrance they have cute photo-op places with pumpkins and sitting areas. Once we were in the orchard we just went crazy and starting looking for the best trees. We did have to climb up hills for the best ones but it was worth it! We saw many families and people dressed up for cute photos. On the way out we bought one of everything! We had 10 pounds of apples, an apple pie, apple butter, apple bread, apple juice, apple ice pop and I even got an apple themed face mask! The prices are amazing and although they didn't have honeycrisp apples the gala and the Fuji apples we did get are amazing! The staff and the grounds are amazing and worth the drive and wait! Can't wait to go back! read more

For the past two years we went to a different apple orchard in Watsonville to pick apples, but this year I really wanted an organic farm and I'm so happy that we found Clearview! We'll definitely be coming back for years to come. The people that run the place are SO NICE and friendly. They made us feel welcome from the minute we pulled into their driveway (unlike some other reviewers, we were able to park in their little parking lot and didn't have to park on the road). The pointed us off in the direction of the best apples (I specifically said I wanted apples to make applesauce and apple butter). After picking, the kids played on the horsey tire swings and we all shared an apple turnover. I loved this place! Can't wait to come back next fall. read more

They are very cooperative and helpful. Don't forget to buy honey and pie. Please call them before going to confirm if u pick is available that week. There are places to sit and relax. They provide free ride to the garden. read more

Clearview Orchards - My kid enjoyed a lot. - Farmers Market Near Me - Watsonville, California

A nice place to pick up good apples. There are a lot of nice apples, mostly red ones. But we also like green apples :) not very cheap, but all is organic. Also, you can buy pumpkins and honey there. There is a good playground for kids. Highly recommend if you are in around that place. read more

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We came here for the apple picking last weekend. They also have pumpkins, strawberries, and honey, and they sell various apple products. They DO take credit cards. Pros: - The apples, all varieties, are $2 per pound. - We had a lot of fun picking the apples and the people who work there are very nice. - The trees are nice and low for easier picking. - They gave us free samples of fresh-pressed apple juice, honey, and apples. - The orchard is gorgeous, and they have some fun areas for picnicking and hanging out. Cons: - The orchard is actually pretty hilly, which I hadn't read in any other reviews. It was slightly difficult to really "get in there" when picking due to some of the trees being on an incline. - There were only 3 types of apples in season to pick when we went. - I couldn't get over the price of the honey to actually buy any. Overall, it was a fun experience. No regrets about going, but not sure we'll probably try somewhere else next year. read more

It was ok. Probably went to early and part of the orchard was not ready yet. And the apples were not as sweet as i remembered them.

Love this place. Amazing apple picking for the children. Love the atmosphere, the people, the fruit....

This Orchard is beautiful, kid-friendly, and has organic apples! We spotted some avocado trees as well. Apples look great this year! This was our second year going apple picking at Clearview Orchards and it was even better this year than last. The staff is as friendly as it gets and kids have a blast picking apples, swinging, playing, looking at a giant turtle (Jethro I believe). They even have some pumpkins already which are very cute for photo-ops. More photo-op areas are set up in the front. Try their cider, cider pops, and local honey at the shop. We love this orchard! read more

This was our second year picking at Clearview. It was another great experience. The owners are very friendly and the apples are amazing! Hard to want to go anywhere else. read more

This is just one of those reviews that is tough. Here we go. Parking is simple. Great greeting when we got there with directions and info. We grabbed our bag and we are on our way down a steep ass hill to get us some apples. Ripe apples were slim pickings. Its late in the season, so we made the best of it and found us a couple dozen that were almost ripe. Back up the hill to pay. Bathroom was awesome. Here is when the 5 stars went down the toilet. The maybe 13-14yo blonde girl that was a cashier, who very obviously wanted to be anywhere but where she was checked us out. I understand, early Sunday for a teen is not a pleasant experience. Don"t be a cashier, because you are a last experience for the customers vist. However, she wasn't the "bad seed" of our visit. After paying for our apples, and a apple turnover, we wemt towards the back to sit down to consume the turnover. With a bunch of benches in the sun, we noticed a table in the shade with numerous chairs and no one sitting there. Looked like a great spot to sit for a moment and share the turnover. Within 5 minutes, a green apron lady came up to us. She obviously flew into work on her broom. I use the W word to describe her, but the B word is more accurate. She ask us rudely who said we could sit at the table. Unsure what is going on, we sat speechless. She requested we leave since the table is reserved. Bad attitude, bad customer service, bad life skills. It sucks that a great experience can be ruined by one "rotten apple". With other option in Watsonville, I dont think the wife will ever let us come back. Gizdich has always been great for strawberries, Im sure they are great foe apples. Be aware one bad experience, one bad employee can negate all the good. This small business should realize how important relationships are. read more

We went for apple picking here. It was a nice place to spend time with friends and family. Loved it.

So Much Fun!! Took our kiddos- 9 and 2.5- on Sunday. We, too, got a groupon, making these amazing organic apples only $1 a pound!! My family has done several "you-pick" adventures, but this was our first time apple picking. Let me tell you, this was the best! Besides the fact that it was a gorgeous day, the folks running the place are seriously the nicest people! So helpful and kind! It was so much fun because the hills gave gorgeous views, even our 2.5 yr old could eat- I mean pick- as many apples as he wanted, plenty of shade in the trees, and it was a nice little walk around the orchard. The picture they have on their website does NOT do this place justice! We also bought honey and an apple turnover (you must get one of these...so good!). As far as the apples themselves, I am forever ruined! I will never be satisfied buying apples in the store again, lol! The apples smell sweet and the taste is unlike any apple I've ever had! Also, they told us the apples would last through Christmas! What?!?! How cool! We will most definitely be going back! read more

View was lovely, apples were great, just don't go there with your Groupon or bring your own bags. I was angrily told I was "unbelievable" by the woman I'm guessing was the owner when I asked her to weigh the bags in question rather than pay $2 more it would have cost. They also announced that they were being inundated with Groupons, and they put a limit on what you could pick - we weren't made aware of this until we went to pay, but that really ticked this woman off even more. I was with 4 little girls so was in no place to argue, but my goodness what an unpleasant experience. Since I only buy organic and often pick my own, they didn't realize they weren't just getting rid of a cheap Groupon user, they lost a potential customer. read more

We had a Groupon and I took my 2 girls and my gilrfriend with her 2 kids down for the afternoon today. We had a lot of fun. Our kids (aged 2-6) loved the tractor ride and picking their own apples. It's a small enough farm that it's perfect for kids in this age range. We brought a picnic lunch and got to eat out on the farm, complete with a picnic table and tire-swing (in the shape of a horse, no less!). Mel (owner) even let the kids "drive" the tractor, which they adored. The little stand sells DELICIOUS organic strawberries, apple and strawberry turnovers, apple juice, and honey. We even got to see where and how the honey is made! Fabulous! We had time to stop at the Santa Cruz boardwalk and beach on the way home (bay area) and it was a GREAT DAY. I'm making pies with all our apples right now... I'm sure they'll be delightful. :) read more

I love u-pick farms and was really happy to find a new organic apple picking farm closer to the bay area (previously I would have to drive to Sebastopol). I bought 12 lbs of apples and some delicious honey. Besides eating the apples raw (of course) the kids and I made some AMAZING apple butter (if I do say so myself!). Oh, AND...a special batch of caramel apple butter with fleur de sel. yummy yummy yummy read more

WOW! Can I give them SIX stars??? My kids had a blast! The place was beautiful, clean, and packed with kid-friendly apple trees. Love that they are an organic farm because I knew my kids would sneak a sample before we got them home. The people who work there are SO friendly. The man who approached us had the kids engaged for a good 15 minutes showing them the turtle, explaining how honey was made and showing them the 'bee suit' and how the hive is set up, and then he gave each of them a bag to pick their apples. He pointed out what types of apples were in each section of the farm and told us where we could picnic. There were about 15 of us (moms and kids ages 4-6) and we had SO MUCH FUN! They are less than 10 minutes from the beach so we spent the morning at the orchard, then headed over to Manresa beach. Definitely a fantastic day trip with the kids and we will return. read more

Love love love this orchard! The little negatives I have are that there is no real bathroom, just a port a potty. Also because the apples are organic, you may find some apples with bugs everywhere. But that's natural and only comes with the territory. Oh and it's super hilly so keep those strollers behind. The many positives: right off the hwy, awesome little playground setup with a little chicken coop too for the little ones, yummy homemade apple ice pops, and of course organic fujis! Organic apples in general and a little stand in front but organic apples!!! I'm from NYC and have seen my share of apple orchards but never so great as this. A must visit orchard! read more

This orchard was top notch. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They helped to make this a meaningful experience and a wonderful day for the whole family. The apples are great, the fried pies were even better! Picnic areas are great for bringing your own lunch. We will certainly go back! read more

We really liked this place on our visit today. The apple picking was over in September but it's a nice, small place to take little kids. They have a little pumpkin patch and the farmer's happy to take the kids on his tractor for a hay bale ride. There are also benches out back and little see saws and a swing. Not much food to buy except apples, squash, apple butter and honey and turnovers but certainly worth going to for a pleasant family outing. read more

Good experience. Family friendly where the kids were excited to pick their own apples. They fruit are a bit on the small side but tasty.

Spent a wonderful afternoon there with my family. The staff was courteous and helpful and the apples were delicious! We'll definitely be back next year. read more